Will This work?

[pavil]

We are going with our neighboors in May, 4 Adults and 5 Kids Staying offsite at a condo for seven days. When getting the tickets would it make sense for one adult to buy a AP and then Buy a DDE? We plan on doing the HDDR the first night we get there plus eat at Park restaurants each night. Has anyone done this and if you have how much did you save after purchasing the AP and DDE? Or is the price difference too much. By the way we are considering doing either Halloween or Christmas at Disney this year as well.

Thanks

Pavil

 

[sunny04]

I would say it will probably be worth it. With the AP you get some really great resort discounts which usually make it worth the money quick. And with the DDE you should be able to save more than you spent on the card VERY quick with that many people in your group! The DDE takes 20% off of meals up to 10 people, so you'll be all set with your group! Especially if you are returning for another trip. APs are amazing to have - we've gotten Value resorts for $70 and moderate for less than $100....huge difference!! I think it's definitely worth it for you.

 

[Cheshire Figment]

Here is a breakeven analysis:

Non Floridian Four Park Annual Pass (including tax) $ 420.68
MYW Seven Day Park Hopper no Plus with Expire (including tax) $ 242.21
Cost of AP over 7-Day $ 171.47
Cost For DDE $ 50.00
Total Cost over 7-Day with DDE $ 221.47

Amount you would have to spend in meals including 6.5% tax (but not including tip) for the vacation would be $ 1,107.35.

BTW, the DDE is good at HDDR only for the last show each night.

Considering the size of your group, that it includes food and beverages in the discount, and that you expect to have dinner in the parks each night is should be worth it. Especially if you may be coming back within a year.

 

[pavil]

Thanks for the replies.